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X3C vs Trackman 4

FlightScope X3CFlightScopeX3C
$13,495
Buy at Indoor Golf Outlet · $11,995, X3CCompare 3 retailers
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Trackman 4TrackmanTrackman 4
$25,995
Buy at PlayBetter · $25,995, Trackman 4Compare 2 retailers

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A side-by-side look at how the FlightScope X3C and Trackman 4 compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.

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Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line

Specifications

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Hardware

  • Tracking Method
    X3CFusion Tracking — 3D Doppler radar + synchronized high-speed imaging
    Trackman 4Dual Doppler radar + synchronized high-speed camera (OERT)
  • Indoor/Outdoor
    X3CBoth
    Trackman 4Both, in any weather
  • Placement
    X3CFloor-placed behind the ball
    Trackman 4Floor-placed behind the ball; self-levelling
  • Battery Life
    X3CUp to 6 hours
    Trackman 4—
  • Warranty
    X3C12 months
    Trackman 4—
  • Weight
    X3C—
    Trackman 46.6 lb (3.0 kg)
  • Battery
    X3C—
    Trackman 4Lithium-ion, 4+ hours

Data

  • Data Parameters
    X3C~50, including face impact location, short game and putting
    Trackman 440+, including putting
  • Indoor Spin
    X3CNeeds an aluminum sticker (100 in the box) or a Titleist RCT ball
    Trackman 4—
  • Camera
    X3C—
    Trackman 4Radar-synchronized HDR, 720p at 60 fps or 1080p at 45 fps

Requirements

  • Room Required
    X3CIndoors 8–10 ft from sensor to tee plus at least 8 ft of ball flight (FlightScope's setup FAQ; its spec table gives 8–12 ft sensor to tee with 8–13 ft of flight). At least 16 ft of total depth
    Trackman 4—
  • Min Room Depth
    X3C—
    Trackman 417 ft (5.1 m) from unit to net minimum, 18 ft (5.5 m) or more recommended; unit 7–9.5 ft behind the ball and at least 10 ft of ball flight, with 13 ft (4 m) the safer target. One Trackman article still says 16 ft (4.7 m)
  • Ceiling
    X3C—
    Trackman 49 ft minimum, 11 ft optimal (Trackman)

Software

  • Software Included
    X3C12-course iOS E6 Connect licence
    Trackman 4—
  • Subscription
    X3CNone required on the hardware
    Trackman 4Trackman Performance Studio, $1,100/yr. Trackman says a new radar includes a year; Indoor Golf Outlet says its price does not

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Persona fitWho each one is better for

Who each one is better for

Both fit the same buyers.

Neither one wins a persona the other doesn’t. The choice comes down to specs, price, and room fit rather than buyer profile.

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